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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 572.55, 789.66 and 376.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 572.55, 789.66 and 376.26 is: 518.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    572.55 : 789.66 = 376.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    572.55/789.66 = 376.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    572.55x = 789.66 × 376.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    572.55x = 297,117.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 297,117.47/572.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 518.94

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